Suspect in Dumping of Euthanized Animals on the Hutch

HARRISON– The national media are reporting the end to the mystery of who dumped all those euthanized pets in plastic bags along the Hutch in Harrison that were discovered in early April.

He is…a veterinarian who lives in New Canaan, CT and works in the Bronx.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester tells the LoHud that Andrew Manesis, 66. a veterinarian at Throgs Neck Animal Hospital in the Bronx, took payments to properly dispose of 26 euthanized cats, eight dogs and a lizard.

Instead, they say, he dumped them alongside the Hutchinson River Parkway over several months.

He faces misdemeanor charges of petit larceny, scheme to defraud and a violation of environmental code. His court appearance is scheduled for June 5.